Pirates rarely had pristine steel. Start with an iron base, bump up the roughness, and use a dark gray/brown color.
Use the clear coat tool to add a protective layer to the texture. This will help to seal in the colors and add a sense of depth to the texture. substance painter pirate
Import your low-poly model into Substance Painter and bake your mesh maps at a minimum of 2K or 4K resolution. Pay special attention to the Ambient Occlusion (AO) , Curvature , and Thickness maps, as these drive the smart materials and generators that create realistic wear. 2. Establishing the Base Materials (The Foundation) Pirates rarely had pristine steel